Brazil's presidential vote pits Trump ally against incumbent Lula
Summary
Brazilians voted in a presidential election between current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, who have very different political views. If no candidate wins over 50% of the vote, a second round will take place on October 25.Key Facts
- Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is the current president and 80 years old; this is his seventh time running for president.
- Flávio Bolsonaro is the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro and has ties to U.S. President Donald Trump.
- Brazil has about 159 million eligible voters participating in this election.
- If no one gets more than half the votes, the top two candidates will compete again in a runoff.
- Bolsonaro supports stronger relations with the Trump administration, especially regarding Brazil's rare minerals.
- Lula has criticized U.S. actions against Brazil, including tariffs and visa revocations.
- Voters are also choosing state governors, members of the lower house of congress, and some senators.
- Bolsonaro campaigns on freeing his father from prison and classifying criminal groups as terrorists.
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